Quality Control Technician – Food Manufacturing (Tulare, CA)
Pay: $17.51/hour
Shift: Second Shift | 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m. | Hours may vary during harvest
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire | Through Key Staffing
Location: Tulare, CA

About the Role
Key Staffing is hiring a Quality Control Technician for a leading pistachio processing facility in Tulare. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the company’s commitment to quality and food safety by ensuring all products meet established standards throughout each stage of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Select products at specific stages of the production process for testing and evaluation.
• Test and classify products based on variety, quality, and compliance with standard requirements.
• Analyze and record test results, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Accurately enter data into the NutWare inventory system and generate product tags.
• Prepare and maintain product samples for internal and external testing.
• Monitor employee safety and food safety, reporting any issues to the QC/QA Manager or Safety Manager.
• Monitor and verify CCPs (Critical Control Points) and PCs (Preventive Controls), reporting any deviations immediately.
• Conduct moisture tests, APC swabs, and label verification.
• Use equipment, tools, and materials properly, maintaining clean and safe work areas.
• Wear proper PPE and adhere to all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in quality control, agriculture, or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, CCPs, PCs, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Experience using NutWare is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: $17.51/hour
• Schedule: 5:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m., Monday–Friday (hours may vary during harvest)
• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire through Key Staffing

Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the

needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse

staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical

business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin,

gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms

both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

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